I'm a believer that all of the FIRE MIKE talk...

[WhyNotaSooner]

got the team's attention and they decided to Coach & play ball. So when he's on the firing line, he gets focused. The defense got focused. It appears the FIRE MIKE mantra worked. Emotions played a big role in how hard this team played Saturday. I hope they all learned a valuable lesson as I don't believe they can't play w/ this same emotional intensity for eight more games without pressure. So as fans, and in an effort to continue to do our part...join me....

FIRE MIKE STOOPS.

 

[Senior Sooner]

On Your Mark...Get Ready...Get Set...

 

[iasooner1]

We may all be forced into things in life @ times

 

[OUnabomber]

I have to agree. This team can beat anyone in the country if they play with that edge. I just don't think they will do that on a week to week basis. I'm still not confident we can beat Kstate, Okstate, or TCU.

 

[BillyRay_rivals31072]

WNAS, well and the thread on the pay board that linked Mike's comments after the game I think it's pretty clear he took some comments made after the last 2 games personal. And I'm glad he did. Sometimes the truth hurts.

 

[WhyNotaSooner]

I have to agree. This team can beat anyone in the country if they play with that edge. I just don't think they will do that on a week to week basis. I'm still not confident we can beat Kstate, Okstate, or TCU.

I don't think any team can be so up emotionally to get over the top week after week. This is very tough to do. It also needs to be noted that while the defense played w/ more fire, they also played against a much maligned o-line as many of the Horn starters were out. But I'll gladly take the W. It was earned. It was needed and they did deliver. So good for them! This is always a good thing as the win helps them rebuild a mental confidence that may have been lost after the ISU debacle.